The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1887-01-13

I uut SUCH lluIc Us III dlltpRi oAiph OttthI ~ q
made by the legislature. All payments from this
fund were maie by cheek. My bank account has
: been balanced and ch, cks returned. which are
held Nv me- as voucher rs in connection with this;
fund. The results of this exhibit rs ntlating To
the interests OF Nebraska were great beyond ex-
p~ectatioo, serving to atiract universal attention,
and inviting in'tle strongest possible manner an
examination as tn the extent of the resources
and advantages offered by our state, The time
and labor of the commissioner bestowed SO
earnestly in the interests of this state have been
rendered without pecunisry reward.
PUBLICATION OF THE LAWS.
The constitution provides that all laws shall be
published in book form within sixty days after the
adjournment OF each session, and distributed
among the sevefRl counties in such manner rs the
Legislature may provide. Effect has been given to
this requirement. by q law authorizing tine county
clerk of each organized county to make a requ.Si-
ton upon the secretary of state for such number
of copies-not exceeding sixty.,.as he shall find
necessary for the county, ana directing their dis
! tribution among the officers OF the county. 1t
will be seen from the above that the distribution
! OF the laws is limited to a comparatively small
number OF the people. and there Is q strong senti-
ment existing in favor of a law that shall provide
for the publication of all laws in the newspapers,
limiting publication to such humber OF papers OF
circulation in each county as may be deemed best.
In some states provision is made that all laws
enacted shall be printed in tho newspapers, and
in others for the printing OF such only as are OF
special Importance, the law to contain a provision
that it shall be so printed.
1t Is true, no doubt, that all would not read the
laws II published in this manner, but It Is also
true thst the people should have an opportunity
to inform themselves regarding these matters ff
they so desire, and in no other way can the gen
eral, and at the same time economical distribu-
ton of the laws be had. would favor the publ
cation OF all laws in the newspapers.
MILITIA.
The active militia of the state, designated as
the Nebraska National Guards, Is by law limited
to two regiments OF infantry, one company Of ar
: tillery and two batalions of cavalry. of not more
than three nor less than two companies, and such
independent companies and batalions a. the good
of the service may require.
The organization remains the same as at the
date of lay biennial report January, listen
companies of infantry and one company OF ar
tillery. 1t has been deemed advisable to enter
upon the organization of n second regiment, and
have denied frequent requests for the organiza-
ton of Independent companies by reason OF the
limited appropriation for such purpose. It Is
recommended by the adjutant general, and in my
judgment the time has come when a second reg
imcnt should be formed, with appropriation In
such amount, and made available in such man
ner, as Will enable the governor TO place our mill
tia force upon such footing Of equipment, general
efficiency and strength, that he may, If called
upon IN time OF emergency to execute the laws or
suppress insurrection, fully meet his ~conStitI-
tional obligation.
The provision Of law regarding -encampments
has been complied with, q full account of which,
together with the report of Lieut.. Edgar S. Dud-
ley of the regular army, whO was, upon my ap-
~plication To the secretary of war, detailed to visit,
make inspection, and report upon the present
standing and condition of the Nebraska National
Guards, viii be found IN the very fuli and detailed
report of the adjutant general.
1t has been found impossible, by reason Of in
adequate appropriation, to carry out the require
ments of law in matter OF monthly drills. 1t is
recommended by the adjutant general that the
law SO lar as relates TO monthly drill be repealed,
and that the law in matter of encampment be so
amended as TO require an annual encampment Of
ten days. | concur in these recommendations,
and will add the high authority of the adiu.ant
general of the United States, who, in his ANIMAL
report of the operations of his office,
says in discussing the needs OF the
National Guard, that state encampInents, to be OF
absolute beEeft. should at least be of ten days
OurQtlCl, ana held aunlniiV
For the safe preservation of the records of this
organization and the records relating to NebraS-
ka's part in the war of the rebellion, a room
should be furnished at once and set apart exclu-
sively for the office of the adjutant general. An
appropriation OF $500 Is for furni-
ttlre and fixtures. and it is further recommended
that the salary of tho adjutant general be restored
10 the former amount Of $500. All further needed
information may be found in the report of the
adjutant general, which includes the reports or
the qnarternaster general, inspector general and
colonel Reference may fittingly be made to the
tune which is not far distant when Nebraska, fol-
lowing the action of other states, viii feel the ne
cessity of establishing o soldiers home for tho
care and support of the aged and disabled veter-
ans of the late war.
soTARIEs PUBLIC.
The law limiting the number OF notaries 10
three for each one thousand inhabitants in each
was, b. act approved March 3, 1883, SO
amended as 10 authoriZe the governor to ap-
point and commission such number OF persons 10
the Office or notary public in each Of the respec-
tive counties o. Tie state as he shall deem neces-
sary.
Complying strictly with tire provision that NO
person shall be appointed except upon petition
signed by twenty-five legal voters of the county
in which ne resides. for which ne asks g com
mission, ! have made appointments with refer
ence 10 the greatest Recommendation ri the pub
lie, and without regard as To its being q source of
to individuals, the public being protected
by the bond of person appointed.
The term for which appointments are made *
by law fixed ct six years. by attention has been
called to cases where persons appointed to this
office have continued 10 perform It's duties beyond
n tfnRn fA1s vi T.N fIEV- rYL.saa Thfn
is liable to prove 4 fruitful source of trouble, and
should, il possible, be reInediad. The law should
shall designate upon his Official seal. or in writing
in any certificate signed by him, the date of the
expiration Of his commission, and providing that
notareS heretofore appointed shall not be re
iuired TO change their seal of Office during the
term for which they are appointed. Such, or
similar, provisions are IN force in other states.
HONEY RECEIVED FROM TIE GENERAL GOVERNMENT.
Ireceived from the general government, No
rember 5, 1875, draft for S34. 159. IL in the mat
Ter of taking census OF 1885, and hold the receipt
lf state treasurer for said amount. Drafts for 8
Draska have been received as follows: January
81. 1885, S10.51j.49: November 10. 1886, 81
.'251 which amounts have been placed to the
:redit of the permanent school fund, and for
which | hold the receipts of state treasurer. Draft
or SIS,Gs1.23 on account Of claims due the state
II Nebraska for Indebtedness incurred in SUD
Pressing Indian hostilitieS in the year 1869. was
eceived by me December 81, 1896, and endorsed
o state treasurer
LIVE STOCE INTERESTS.
The magnitude Of the live stock interests of Ne
and tine constant menace to that interest
the fear OF the introduction into our state OF
iniElals suffering from contagious pIeuro-pneu-
nOnia, Texas o. splenlc fever, and other cOntagi-
us and infectious diseases, prompted the legiSla-
ure of 1885 to the enactment OF o law concerning
he care Of, and to prevent the spread of cOntagf-
JUS and infectious diseases among our domestic.
luisnaiS, and providing for the appointment of a.
i've stock sanitary commission and state ~veterina-
defining their powers and duties, and regu-
atng their compensation.
The state Was fortunate 10 securing for the in
position Of state veterinarian q Gentleman
f high professional standing. and especially for
innate in securing the services of three indus
riOus. energetic, and experienced stockmea who
omprise the live stock sanitary commission, and
yho haze, in conjunction with the veterinary sur
con, so successfully carried oct the pro
isions Of this Law. Their report, which
as been printed, win be placed in your
ands, and the great Importance of the inter
sS involved in the subjects therein discussed,
ill lead you 70 carefully weigh and consider it's
arious recommendations with referencetO needed
rnerdmentS in the present law. This work
houid be strengthened ii every needed way.
recent experience OF other states has demon
.rated It's necessity. ! would ask your special
tten:iOn to their recommendation as to the value
D be placed upon condemned animals, and con